Big Lake West Campground

Sisters, OR

4.4(7 reviews)Book online

About this campground

Big Lake West Campground offers sites located on the shores of Big Lake, situated at the top of the Santiam Pass. Opportunities to enjoy the outdoors are numerous and range from off-highway vehicle exploring to swimming and hiking. This tent only campground has vault toilets, drinking water, a boat ramp and swimming area. Ice and firewood are also available. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. The surrounding mountains visible from the campground include Mt. Washington, Three Fingered Jack, the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor. The high elevation forest surrounding the campground includes hemlock, fir, and lodgepole pine providing shade on a hot summer’s day as you enjoy the beauty of Big Lake. Wildlife viewing may include black bears, deer, cougar, chipmunks and elk. The surrounding mountains visible from the campground include Mt. Washington, Three Fingered Jack, the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor. The high elevation forest surrounding the campground includes hemlock, fir, and lodgepole pine providing shade on a hot summer’s day as you enjoy the beauty of Big Lake. Wildlife viewing may include black bears, deer, cougar, chipmunks and elk.

What campers say

Big Lake West Campground near Sisters, OR earns consistently positive marks for roomy end-of-loop sites, cleanliness, a quiet setting, and scenic lake views. Multiple visitors call out large sites (one specific end-of-loop site was mentioned) and convenient access to the Patjen Lake loop for hiking. The small sample of reviews skews favorable, reflected in an overall rating in the mid-4 range, but a few brief negative comments appear without detail. If you prioritize peaceful sites and nearby trails, this campground is commonly recommended; check current site maps and recent reports because impressions come from a limited number of reviews.

Our summary of 7 traveler reviews.

Amenities

Sites

  • Back-In

Setting

  • Lake

More

  • .GOV
  • .RECREATION
  • ATV
  • Bathrooms
  • Biking
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Campfire
  • Dirt
  • Dogs
  • Family Friendly
  • Firepits
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Launch Ramp
  • Off-road
  • Off-Roading
  • Paved
  • Pets
  • Primitive
  • Public Park
  • Pull-In
  • Pull-thru
  • Scenic
  • Shade
  • Swimming
  • Tent Only
  • Tents
  • Trails
  • Trees
  • US Forest Service
  • Water
  • Water Ski
  • Wildlife

7 reviews

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Location

Address
NF-2690, Sisters, OR 97759
GPS
44.3775° N, 121.8708° W

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